Amazon’s Prime Day sale will run between July 4 and July 6 for shoppers to splurge on household goods, electronics and several other everyday use items.
However, this is also the time for delivery-based scams that are aimed at deceiving shoppers who collect their packages without carrying out their due diligence.
Here are some common scams that Amazon shoppers have flagged in recent weeks, and what you can do to safeguard your finances.
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While the details differ, the approach appears to be similar for multiple targeted victims.
The Amazon shopper is met by a purported delivery person who hands over a package and asks for a small, believable sum of money.
Unable to confirm who in their household has bought the item, the victim usually pays the requested sum in order to accept the package and avoid the hassle of missing a delivery.
Upon opening the package, they discover an unrelated item, or packed debris mimicking the weight of the item.
How to address this: Inspect the Amazon packaging and labels to confirm they are intact and in good condition Make sure your registered name/address/phone number are correctly typed out on the package Do not accept strange packages or share delivery OTPs if you are not actively expecting a delivery Confirm COD orders through your Amazon account before paying the delivery person If unsure, either check the contents of the package in front of the delivery person or reject the order Do not negotiate with the delivery person.
Instead, direct all complaints to Amazon via their regulated channels Amazon Prime Day Sales 2026 | How to get the cheapest gadgets Faulty product deliveries Prime Day sale days are a popular time to spend on premium gadgets such as phones, laptops, tablets, etc. in order to score them at discounted prices.
However, gadget lovers should be extra cautious when accepting their products or handing over their own items for exchange.
Amazon shoppers on social media have flagged glitches in electronics they ordered online, resulting in the need for refunds or replacements.
New products should not have been activated prior to you doing so, and you should generally be able to set them up for the first time.
How to address this: Shoot an unboxing video when opening the gadget and turning it on, to serve as legal proof Retain the original packaging, documents, and labels in case you need to return the product Document all details of the product’s glitches/faults on video Set up the gadget and start using it immediately, to detect any problems before the return window closes Reach out to Amazon as well as the original seller/maker by email in case the device is faulty; communication by email helps you establish a paper trail for future legal action, unlike interactions via a chatbot or a contact form U.S. online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off overseas, Adobe says Used or fake products While Amazon strictly prohibits the sale of counterfeit products, getting a fake item is a risk that shoppers face when they buy electronics/gadgets from less regulated or vetted sellers.
Counterfeit goods such as fake earphones, electronic toys, or other battery-operated devices can pose serious health and safety risks to users due to their poor-quality build, so taking quick action is a must in such cases.
Furthermore, involve the local authorities in order to escalate the case and secure a resolution.
How to address this: Buy electronics from the original maker/brand storefront as far as possible, or make sure to vet third-party Amazon sellers before placing an order Keep your receipt, seller information, and packaging on hand in case of a potential investigation Should you suspect a product is fake, alert both Amazon as well as the maker.
Try to do this before the return/replacement window closes Communicate with the original brand/maker in order to confirm if the product is legitimate, and learn the next steps
